MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting

06/19/2026

Juneteenth was once known as Freedom Day.

Today, we reflect not only on freedom itself, but on what it made possible: schools that opened doors, artists who inspired generations, writers who shaped American literature, musicians who changed culture, and leaders who helped move the nation forward.

06/19/2026

The National Weather Service says heavy rain is falling in southern Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday and is expected to move into Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.

Read the full story > https://bit.ly/4w46wIG

06/19/2026

See MS history through the eyes of a new generation.

A group of Gen Z students sets out across Mississippi in search of answers, uncovering powerful stories, difficult truths, and the voices working to keep history alive.

Inspired by MPB’s Emmy Award-winning documentary Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers, Everlasting: The New Generation connects history with the voices of tomorrow.

Available now.
🎬 Everlasting: The New Generation
▶️ Watch on the MSPublicBroadcasting YouTube channel > bit.ly/4xFtFCu
💻 Stream at mpbonline.org

In partnership with The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute.

06/18/2026

A celebration 250 years in the making!

First Lady of Mississippi Elee Reeves joins The Sit Down with Russ Latino to discuss United in Song: A Mississippi America250 Celebration and what attendees can expect from this unique event marking America's 250th birthday!

🗓️ June 20
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Mississippi Coliseum
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Visit the link to learn more
🔗 america250.ms/united/

06/18/2026

Show your love for music, public media, and deep musical discoveries with this classic Amped & Wired tee from the MPB Shop.

Shop now at mpbonline.org/shop

06/18/2026

These educators recently joined us for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection as they explored MPB's mission and the resources available to support students, teachers, and communities across Mississippi.

We're grateful to have them on this journey with us and we can't wait to see the impact they'll make this year!

Visit mpbonline.org/learning for more information about MPB's education resources!

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

A new Mississippi law is expanding access to Alzheimer’s biomarker testing, making it easier to prevent and slow the disease.

Read the full story > mpbonline.org/blogs/news/new-testing-options-for-alzheimers-could-make-prevention-and-treatment-easier-in-mississippi/

06/17/2026

🏆 MPB News has earned First Place for 6 a.m. Newscast from the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA).

We're honored to be recognized among public media organizations across the country and proud of the journalists, producers, and staff who make this work possible.

06/16/2026

What’s your #☝️ vacation destination this summer 🏖️